Chapter 3

Chapter 3

Upon hearing this, Xiao Ren felt his mind go blank with a loud buzz.

He even forgot how to speak.

The other contestants wore various expressions.

Some tried hard to hide their discomfort, but most were just there for the drama.

The other mentors quickly stepped in to smooth things over.

Singer Bo Xiao laughed and said, "Can we broadcast this? Haha, let's change the question."

Senior Wenwen exclaimed, "What a sharp question!"

Mentor Ouquan added, "How about a question related to the show?"

But Jiang Ziyi wasn't willing to give up his hard-earned opportunity from spinning the bottle. He insisted, "It's nothing, we're all adults here."

The atmosphere immediately became tense, with neither side backing down.

The recording studio was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Suddenly, a clear male voice rang out.

"Idiot!"

"Pure idiot!"

"What kind of brain-dead question is that?!"

With these three sentences, Yi Tiantian made everyone burst into laughter.

First, the singer couldn't hold back and let out a "pfft," followed by everyone else laughing uncontrollably.

Jiang Ziyi felt like he wanted to kill someone, glaring furiously at Yi Tiantian.

But Yi Tiantian, immersed in her angry rant, didn't notice the change around her and continued to think.

"Talking about being adults, I don't think you're an adult at all!"

"Who gets their butt spanked by their mom after performing poorly on a show?"

"Ask if someone's a virgin? All the guys here today are virgins, virgins to death, you invincible whirlwind handsome guy!"

"Hahahaha!!!"

Singer Bo Xiao finally lost it, clapping and laughing until tears streamed down her face.

The other male mentor, Ouquan, couldn't help but give Yi Tiantian a thumbs-up.

Idol Wenwen, who had less experience, also couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh.

The other contestants were no different; the scene turned into a sea of joy.

The cameraman couldn't even stand straight from laughing.

At this moment, Jiang Ziyi felt betrayed by the world.

He might get his butt spanked by his mom again when this episode airs.

Thinking of this, his face darkened, and he puffed up like an angry bullfrog.

Although the production team found it funny, they were recording, so they gave a signal to the singer to take control.

The singer covered her aching stomach and said between laughs, "Mentor Jiang isn't in a good state. How about I ask the next question?"

"Xiao Ren, what was the biggest challenge you faced during practice?"

Xiao Ren couldn't hide his smile but still answered seriously, "I think..."

After answering the question, the atmosphere lightened again.

Everyone had been immersed in the fun, but one boy with a slightly "alluring" appearance showed a hint of concern.

As if he was worried about Mentor Lao Deng...

The game continued.

Since Singer Bo Xiao had already asked a question, she gestured for the other male mentor, Ouquan, to spin the bottle next.

Ouquan extended his strong arm and gave the bottle a vigorous twist, making it spin rapidly.

Soon, the bottle stopped, pointing directly at Yi Tiantian.

Yi Tiantian, who had just mentally cursed Lao Deng, widened her eyes.

The other contestants cheered, "Do you choose truth or dare?"

"I choose dare!"

Yi Tiantian's smile sparkled brightly.

"Truth is boring. If I choose dare, I can do some good!"

"If Mentor Ouquan asks me to slap the person I hate the most, I'll knock out Lao Deng's veneers!"

Yi Tiantian demonstrated perfectly what it means to be two-faced.

On the surface, she's a well-behaved contestant, but in reality, she's about to knock her mentor's porcelain teeth out.

Ouquan, suppressing his laughter, said, "Then, Yi Tiantian, choose the contestant you admire most here and compliment them."

Jiang Ziyi, who had been worried that Mentor Ouquan might actually slap him according to Yi Tiantian's thoughts, secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Yi Tiantian thought for two seconds and immediately recalled one contestant.

Since she had crossed over into the show, she had noticed a particularly hardworking male contestant.

This boy's name was Jiao Xiaohua, an all-around talented contestant who excelled in both singing and dancing. Not only did he have exceptional talent, but his dedication was awe-inspiring.

When Yi Tiantian was sleeping, he was practicing.

When Yi Tiantian was eating, he was practicing.

Even when Yi Tiantian was gossiping, he was still practicing.

He seemed like a machine that never stopped running, 24/7.

Extremely hardworking!

Moreover, due to his striking appearance, he had attracted a large fan base.

His eyes were slender and elongated, with a tear mole at the corner, and he always exposed a segment of his pale waist while dancing, which looked incredibly alluring.

"The contestant I admire most is Jiao Xiaohua because he is truly very hardworking," Yi Tiantian said sincerely, looking at Jiao Xiaohua sitting across from her. "Your dancing is really cool, and your singing is beautiful. I believe you will definitely debut at the top!"

Jiao Xiaohua gave an awkward smile, his expression tinged with hostility. "Thank you."

Everyone immediately sensed something was off, as Jiao Xiaohua usually treated everyone warmly.

Why was he acting so strangely towards Yi Tiantian today?!

"Oh, I forgot, this Jiao Xiaohua genuinely likes that old creep. He must be heartbroken now, right?"

"What a shame, liking someone like that!"

"Not only does he train tirelessly, but he even takes time late at night to knit scarves for that old creep!"

"Guys, seriously, I want to convince this love-struck kid to come to his senses!"

Upon hearing this, everyone present was stunned.

Jiao Xiaohua, a talented young contestant with a striking appearance.

Jiang Ziyi, an outdated, greasy has-been with a terrifying face.

How could these two end up together?!

Jiao Xiaohua looked embarrassed but remained steadfastly focused on his beloved—Jiang Ziyi.

To his surprise, Jiang Ziyi was putting on a haughty demeanor, raising his eyebrows and scanning the crowd.

The smugness in his attitude seemed to say, "I'm just that cool, and I've got charm!"

It made people grind their teeth in frustration.

Jiao Xiaohua couldn't understand Jiang Ziyi's expression, assuming they shared the same fearlessness about their relationship, and felt temporarily relieved.

"Poor kid doesn't know that the person he knitted a scarf for is a regular at nightclubs and bars."

"He was partying with several male escorts until midnight last night, tsk tsk."

"Should I hint that he should get checked by a doctor? What if he catches something?"

Jiao Xiaohua frowned. Because he had been busy practicing yesterday, he hadn't spoken to Jiang Ziyi. How did he end up at a bar?!

No, no, Yi Tiantian must be making things up!

Mentor Jiang once told him that he only loved him!

He would never deceive him!

A flash of panic crossed Jiang Ziyi's face, but it quickly disappeared among his oily flesh.

He knew that Jiao Xiaohua, being so love-struck, wouldn't believe these words.

"Jiao Xiaohua's parents divorced when he was young, and he grew up under the care of a guardian. No wonder he's so love-struck!"

"Lacking love in childhood, he fell for the first person who sweet-talked him and gave his whole heart away..."

"This is his first love, so it's understandable that he got deceived..."

If everything else could be ignored, Yi Tiantian's thoughts about his past made Jiao Xiaohua unable to sit still any longer.

How did this person know about his past?

Could what he said be true?!

The audience was in an uproar, cursing Jiang Ziyi under their breath.

Jiang Ziyi couldn't sit still anymore. Even a love-struck person would wake up after hearing Yi Tiantian's words. He needed to do something to stabilize the situation.

So, he immediately said, "I also admire the contestant Jiao Xiaohua and look forward to working with him in the future."

Sure enough, Jiao Xiaohua, charmed by the sugar-coated words, was once again mesmerized by Jiang Ziyi.

He smiled happily and said, "I also look forward to working with you, Mentor Jiang!"

"Are you two still going to collaborate? Your fans could beat this old man to death with just one punch each!"

"After being in the industry for so many years, this old man's pitch is still an issue. Collaborating with him would only bring you hate!"

Yi Tiantian had voiced out what everyone present was thinking.

Idol Wenwen even declared Yi Tiantian as her spokesperson in the entertainment circle.

Empress Bo Xiao directly said, "I also want to collaborate on a song with Jiao Xiaohua. After debuting, contact my record company, and we'll release an album together."

"Holy crap, Empress is awesome! This is way better than that Pancake Man!"

"Besides, Jiang Ziyi isn't genuinely interested in collaborating with you, kid!"

"He just wants to keep you in check for now!!"

Jiao Xiaohua forced a smile and nodded, thanking Empress Bo Xiao, before falling into deep thought.

Could it be... that Jiang Ziyi really is deceiving me as Yi Tiantian suggested?

After a few more rounds of the game, it ended, and the contestants returned to their dorms.

Before leaving, Empress Bo Xiao winked at Yi Tiantian and said, "I'm rooting for you!"

Yi Tiantian was both surprised and honored, not knowing how she had earned the Empress's favor.

Meanwhile, Jiao Xiaohua, looking dejected, was pulled aside by an elderly hand just as he was about to leave.

Meeting Jiang Ziyi's gaze, the two moved to a corner.

Jiao Xiaohua's eyes were red-rimmed, filled with a sense of shattered trust.

Jiang Ziyi embraced the young man in front of him and whispered, "I am sincere with you. Don't listen to whatever nonsense Yi Tiantian says."

"I believe you..."

Looking at the naive young man in his arms, Jiang Ziyi revealed a sinister smile.

Yi Tiantian, you're still too green to take me on!

Just as Jiang Ziyi was feeling smug, Yi Tiantian's thoughts appeared again.

"Jiao Xiaohua doesn't know that this old man threatened Xiao Ren and Chenchen to have relations with him while he was practicing hard and during solo interviews!"

"And every time, he tells them he's sincere, but this old man has no heart at all!"

Hearing this, Jiao Xiaohua began trembling uncontrollably and immediately broke free from Jiang Ziyi's embrace, covering his mouth in disbelief.

Jiang Ziyi's expression turned panicked.